Presence of Candida spp. in patients who wear dentures

[摘要] ntroduction: The continued use of dentures and inadequate hygiene may lead to the developmentof denture stomatitis, a frequent disease in patients who wear dentures andvery much associated with Candida spp. Objective: To determine the social characteristics and the care of the individuals withthe hygiene of their dentures, as well as the presence of Candida speciesin patients who wear dentures from a community of Cabedelo Municipality, Paraíba,Brazil. Methods: This is a pilot, cross-sectional, observational and laboratory study withthe evaluation of 14 volunteers. Research forms were used and the collection,isolation and identification of the biological material were carried out. Results: The participants had low income and schooling. The daily hygiene of the prostheses,brushing with dentifrice, the non-removal of the prosthesis for sleeping andtheir use for more than six years were verified in most of the sample. Conclusions: A high presence of Candida spp. in the patients who wear dentures wasshown, while C. albicans was the most prevalent species.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] Candida;dental prosthesis;oral hygiene;stomatitis.